Manatee County: Ian updates and emergency information

Follow ongoing updates from Manatee County in response to Ian.

MANATEE COUNTY EVACUATIONS:

Manatee County officials have lifted the mandatory evacuation orders and are closing emergency shelters. Residents are being allowed to return to homes, but are being warned of hazards on the roads.

MANATEE COUNTY CLOSINGS:

Manatee Bridge and Cortez Bridge were closed "until further notice due to high winds," according to Twitter posts from FL511 Tampa Bay late Tuesday night.

At the close of business Monday, September 27, Manatee County Parks and Preserves will be closed until further notice.

Manatee County Public Libraries will be closed Tuesday, September 27, until further notice.

Manatee County Animal Welfare facilities will be closed Tuesday, September 27, until further notice.

Building and Construction inspection services will be suspended Tuesday, September 27, until further notice.

City of Bradenton

Bridges at Snead Island, Manatee Ave, & Cortez Rd. will be closed to traffic entering Snead Island and Anna Maria Island beginning at 8 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 27. If you leave the islands, you will not be able to return after 8 p.m. until the storm passes and it is determined safe to do so.

MANATEE COUNTY SHELTERS:

Officials said Thursday that shelters were being closed after evacuation orders were lifted.

MANATEE COUNTY SANDBAGS:

Sandbag distribution locations are closed.

MANATEE COUNTY SCHOOLS:

All Manatee County Schools will be closed starting Tuesday, Sept. 27. The duration of school closings is not known at this time, and will be dependent on the movement and impact of the storm.